Focus ST (2006) Oil Filter Housing Unit Blown Diaphram

[zegermans]

Afternoon chaps, haven't posted here for a while! My 2006 Focus ST 2 has a blown oil filter diaphragm. The dreaded fault! I've sourced the part direct from Ford for £175 and want to have a go at replacing it myself. Does anyone have any experience of fitting these please? Is it straight forward enough? Is there anything to watch out for / be weary of? Thanks in anticipation of your responses. Tom

[zegermans]

Thanks for the pointers chaps. I did hear that Volvo might be cheaper but my local Volvo parts supplier was £10 more for some reason!?! I'll do an oil change at the same time then. I have read that prolonged use of the vehicle with this problem ongoing can cause cam seals to go too. I havent done too many miles since noticing it but would this be an easy diagnosis if it is the case? Picking the part up later today so I'll keep you updated. Thanks again

[zegermans]

Thanks for the pointers chaps. I'll be doing the job tomorrow. I did hear I may need the connecting pipe as well in case this splits so got that on standby too. Do you know of any diagrams/step by step guides knocking about? I'm fairly sure I know what to do but never hurts to be able to resort to a plan B!

[zegermans]

Thanks mate. I'll get looking now

[zegermans]

Inputs much appreciated chaps replaced the housing on Saturday morning. Took me about 2 and a half hours in the end but did an oil change and had to replace the connecting hose too, as snapped straight away. Fiddly engine to work on with my ham fisted, sausage fingers but got there in the end! She's purring like a beaut once more. All that work has got me thinking though... Time to chip and exhaust!?! May have to open a new topic